Description
Peanut butter fudge no-bake cookies are a quick treat that is easy and irresistibly delicious! These no-fuss cookies are a perfect combination of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and hearty oats. With no need for baking, they’re a convenient and delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 1/2 cups quick oats
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet or plate with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir often until the chocolate mixture comes to a boil. Allow to boil 60-90 seconds while stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
- Add peanut butter, vanilla, and salt to the pot and stir until peanut butter has melted and the mixture is combined. Add oats 1 cup at a time, stirring in between.
- Scoop the cookies onto the prepared pan using a large spoon or medium cookie scoop. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Top with a drizzle of melted peanut butter if desired. (Melt peanut butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, then drizzle with a spoon.)
Notes
- measure all the ingredients out beforehand, this recipe comes together quickly and is time-sensitive once you start making it
- it is important to let the mixture come to a full rolling boil for a full minute to properly melt the sugar and get the perfect consistency, if you have a candy thermometer you can test for the desired temperature of 228 degrees Fahrenheit, but it is not required
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 17.6 g
- Sodium: 178.4 mg
- Fat: 10.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.9 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 13.7 mg